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Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

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  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

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[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

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[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

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Overseeing Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa practice, Lunga leads the firm’s Johannesburg and Nairobi offices, driving the growth of the region’s operations while ensuring exceptional immigration services are delivered across the continent.

With a focus on strategic expansion and operational excellence, Lunga is committed to building a robust practice that meets the complex immigration needs of businesses and individuals throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

Lunga brings extensive experience in leadership, people management and operational optimization, leveraging his diverse professional background to guide the South Africa practice through its dynamic growth.

Before joining Fragomen, Lunga held senior roles at a leading South African telecommunications company with a presence in more than 20 countries. Lunga’s blend of legal acumen, operational insight and leadership excellence positions him as a trusted advisor and a driving force behind Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa operations.

Lunga is fluent in English, Xhosa and Zulu. He can also converse in Sotho and Tswana. 

Before joining Fragomen, Lunga held senior roles at a leading South African telecommunications company with a presence in more than 20 countries. Lunga’s blend of legal acumen, operational insight and leadership excellence positions him as a trusted advisor and a driving force behind Fragomen’s Sub-Saharan Africa operations.

Lunga is fluent in English, Xhosa and Zulu. He can also converse in Sotho and Tswana. 

Education

  • University of Fort Hare, B.Proc, 2000

More from Lunga

Admissions/ Membership

Bar Admissions: Notary and Attorney of the High Court

Vice President, Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) 

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “East Africa in Motion: Enabling Regional Expansion Through Mobility.” Fragomen, Nairobi, Kenya, 12 March 2026.

Speaker, “South African Citizenship – A New Era for Dual Citizens.” Fragomen, Webinar, 10 September 2025.

Panelist, “Spotlight on Africa: Upcoming Changes and Their Impact on Mobility into Africa.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

 

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
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Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Countries / Territories

  • South AfricaSouth Africa
  • KenyaKenya

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu
  • Sotho
  • Tswana

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+27 (0) 11 684 9065

F:+27 (0) 11 388 5350

Johannesburg

Fragomen Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Rosebank Mall Offices, 4th Floor, 11 Cradock Ave,

Johannesburg 2196 2196

South Africa

Nairobi

Fragomen Kenya Limited

9 West Building Junction of Parklands Road and Mkungu Close, Westlands

Nairobi

Kenya

Connect via Linkedin

Lunga’s insights

August 18, 2026 | Blog post

Africa’s Growing Investment Ambitions Are Reshaping Immigration PolicyRead more

The Immigration Conversation
August 17, 2026

Immigration in South AfricaRead more

July 30, 2026 | Meeting

Invested Futures Series II: Partnering for Regulatory AgilityRead more
More related insights

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

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Senior US Consular Manager Brian Simmons discusses the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide pause on immigrant visa applications and the disruption caused by last-minute interview cancellations in the Financial Times.

Learn more

Blog post

Latin America’s Evolving Mobility Landscape: Opportunity and Complexity Advancing Together

Latin America and the Caribbean Managing Partner Leonor Echeverria explores how stronger compliance expectations, processing constraints and increasingly fragmented immigration policies are reshaping workforce mobility across the region—and where new pathways for specialized talent are emerging.

Learn more

Media mentions

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Partners Bo Cooper and K. Edward Raleigh and Senior Counsel Mitchell Wexler discuss the potential impact of a proposed $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions on employers and foreign talent.

Learn more
Generic Insights

Blog post

2026 Immigration Regulatory Changes: What Academic Medical Centers Need to Know

In this blog, Counsel Christopher Wendt examines four developments AMCs should have on their radar and why preparing for them may require coordination across immigration, GME, research administration, HR, benefits, finance and more.

Learn more

Blog post

Five Questions to Consider Before Seeking Residence or Citizenship in Europe

Senior Manager Andreia Florina Ghimis and Manager Pierangelo D’Errico outline five key questions to ask before seeking residency in Europe.

Learn more

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People Management: Unpacking the New Overseas Talent ‘Concierge’ Service

Partner Charlotte Wills and Senior Manager Harry Goldstraw discuss the UK’s new overseas talent “concierge” service and what it means for high-growth businesses recruiting international talent.

Learn more

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A1-Bescheinigung oder Certificate of Coverage (CoC): Welches Dokument wird wann benötigt?

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Learn more

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Learn more
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Die Niederlassungserlaubnis nach § 9 Abs. 3a AufenthG: Ein richtiger Schritt zur schnelleren und dauerhaften Integration von Ehegatten von Fachkräften

In unserem aktuellen Blog erläutert Ruben Fiedler, wer von der Regelung profitieren kann, welche Voraussetzungen gelten und was sie für Fachkräfte und ihre Familien in Deutschland bedeutet.

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